I and several of your readers, were very surprised that the Telegraph decided to print an article directed at one Coventry City player, in such a personal and damning manner. I fully concur with free speech.

This personal attack is vitriolic, unfair and lacks substance. All players make mistakes. That’s football!

However, Jordan has always given a 100-per-cent committed performance while playing for CCFC. Not every player can say the same. Players unfortunately do not have the right to answer back.

Jordan came through all levels of City’ academy and played for England at various youth levels.

Last season when Jordan was bought back into the squad he was one of City’s better players and was almost chosen as player of the year. This was in his preferred position of central defender or right back. He also performed as left midfield and centre forward as team requirements demanded.

At the commencement of this season he played as right wing back and though unaccustomed to this role City enjoyed a seven match unbeaten run.

Since being left out of the side results unfortunately have worsened – four points from 21 up to Saturday is certainly not Jordan’s fault.

Jordan has played under five different managers namely Coleman, Boothroyd, Thorn, Robbins and of course Pressley. During this time has amassed over 120 games and he is only 23 years old.

They all must have seen something worth while in the player. Under proper coaching his best surely is still to come! This is probably recognised by Gary Johnson, who is one of the most accomplished managers in the lower leagues, and has taken Jordan to Yeovil to support their quest to stay in Division One.

Since his arrival and playing in his preferred position of right back they have only conceded one goal and beaten once.

On Saturday, of course, his two goals and win have enhanced Yeovil’s chances of retaining Division One status!

I am sure CCFC needs real support through these difficult times and not a personal vendetta against Jordan Clarke or any other player whom somebody chooses to single out without any just cause or reason, which is then appears to be supported by your newspaper.

In conclusion I do not consider this article should have been published due to its strong personal and unjust vilification. David Kite, Allesley,

You’ve sort of answered your own question, David, with your reference to free-speech.

We introduced the Fans’ Zone feature to give supporters a weekly platform and, apart from removing anything defamatory or obscene, we don’t tinker with it which is why we allowed Juggy to have his uncensored pop at the local media (which, needless to say, we find mildly offensive.)

For what it’s worth, we also disagree with his comments about Jordan Clarke.

If you delve into our back copies you’ll find that we’ve written a lot of complimentary things about Jordan down the years and we here at Telegraph Towers were all delighted to see those two headers fly in on Saturday. Alan Poole